Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet

Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including urinary tract, respiratory, ear, and some intestinal infections. Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet works only against bacteria, not viruses like the common cold or flu. This Agron Remedies product is supplied as a tablet in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: The two ingredients in Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet work together to block two separate steps bacteria need to make folate, a vitamin they use to grow and multiply. Taking them as a tablet gives a reliable oral dose that reaches the body to fight the infection.

Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet is the standard single-strength tablet of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, so it is often used when a doctor wants a lower per-tablet dose than stronger double-strength tablets. Because it is the 400 mg/80 mg strength, it may be chosen for patients who need smaller individual doses or a dosing schedule that is easier to adjust with multiple tablets. Your clinician decides whether this strength is the right fit based on the infection being treated and your medical history.

• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Certain intestinal infections
• Other bacterial infections prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced times.
• It may be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids while using this antibiotic unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.

Each Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet provides 400 mg sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg trimethoprim. The dose may be taken once, twice, or several times per day depending on the infection, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber for this strength. Never change the dose on your own, because higher total daily exposure can raise the risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim may include:

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Mild vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight

• Tell your doctor if you have a sulfa allergy or have reacted badly to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole before.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or a history of blood disorders.
• This antibiotic can increase sun sensitivity, so limit strong sun exposure and use protection.
• Stay hydrated, because this medicine can be harder on the kidneys if you become dehydrated.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Avoid driving if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after a dose.
• Report any rash right away, since sulfonamide antibiotics can cause serious skin reactions.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics due to high potassium risk
• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin
• Dofetilide

Store Comax 400 mg/80 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.